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DC Coffee (Doi Chaang Coffee By Morning Jolt)

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 351 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(351) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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DC Coffee (Doi Chaang Coffee By Morning Jolt)
Services
Specialty Coffee Roasters, Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Traditional Kopitiam
Reviews
351

What recent reviews say

Strong coffee and pastries draw regulars, though execution stumbles on mains and portion sizes. The signature Doi Chaang brew impresses some and alienates others with its bitterness; food quality ranges from "amazing" to noticeably burnt or watery, with staff friendliness a consistent bright spot.

Praised for
  • rich, full-bodied coffee
  • friendly staff
  • comfortable environment for gathering
  • quality pastries and bagels
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent food quality
  • signature coffee too bitter for some
  • small portions for the price
  • watery, underseasoned bases in savoury dishes
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Best for: coffee enthusiasts and pastry lovers willing to skip the mains
Think twice if: you're ordering savory dishes or expect consistent portion sizes for the price

Strengths

  • Doi Chaang Thai coffee: rich and aromatic when it lands right
  • Fresh pastries and bagels praised by repeat visitors
  • Relaxed setting suitable for catching up or solo work

Worth knowing

  • Signature Doi Chaang coffee polarizes: praised for aromatic richness, complained about for excessive bitterness
  • Pandan latte noted as luxurious alternative
  • Pastries (brownie, red velvet, bagels) consistently praised; western mains (spaghetti, oyakodon, pot pies) draw complaints about watery bases and small portions
  • Staff described as friendly and accommodating; one reviewer noted willingness to replace dishes on complaint

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee Roasters
Doi Chaang coffee is aromatic and full-bodied when well-prepared, but some find the signature roast too intensely bitter.
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
Comfortable environment suitable for reading and working, though seating is limited.
Cafe & Bakery
Pastries and bagels consistently praised; pies and desserts sometimes under-filled or too sweet.
Traditional Kopitiam
Limited evidence; no clear kopitiam-style service reported.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.49 average across the 33 specialty coffee roasters businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
196
4
89
3
37
2
15
1
14

Common questions

Is it easy to find and park?
Reviewers note the location is easy to find but parking can be tight at noon.
What should I order here?
The Doi Chaang coffee and pastries (bagels, brownies, cakes) are the safest bets; western mains are hit-and-miss.
Can I work here?
Yes, it's comfortable for reading and gathering, though seating is limited.

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Last updated 2026-07-14